- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9 6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018 Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women
- Cáncer - World Health Organization (WHO)
«Cáncer» es un término amplio utilizado para aludir a un conjunto de enfermedades que se pueden originar en casi cualquier órgano o tejido del cuerpo cuando células anormales crecen de forma descontrolada, sobrepasan sus límites habituales e invaden partes adyacentes del cuerpo y o se propagan a otros órganos Este último proceso se denomina «metástasis», y es una importante causa
- Cáncer - World Health Organization (WHO)
El cáncer es la segunda causa de muerte en el mundo Ocasiona cada año 10 millones de defunciones Aproximadamente, una de cada seis defunciones en el mundo se debe a esta enfermedad
- World Cancer Day
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
- Cancer - Screening and early detection - World Health Organization (WHO)
Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment The 2 components of early detection of cancer are early diagnosis (or downstaging) and screening Early diagnosis focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible, while screening consists of testing healthy individuals to identify those having cancers before any symptoms appear Early diagnosis
- Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases Lung cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited Screening high risk individuals has the potential to allow early
- Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Principaux faits sur le cancer dans le monde, ses causes, ses facteurs de risque, les traitements existants et sur les recommandations de l'OMS
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